GIGAVLKVLTTGLPALISWIKRKRQQamide |
GIGGALLNVGKVALKGLAKGLAEHFANamide |
Ascaphins |
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This peptide corresponds to human beta-Defensin-2 (defensin-beta-2, DEFB4, HBD-2), which has been described also as SAP-1 [skin antimicrobial peptide 1] and is being referred to also as Beta-Defensin 4A. See: Defensins.
For other proteins/peptides with functions in innate immunity and/or antimicrobial activities see also: Innate immunity and defense peptides Dictionary.
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